ASCOBANS - Saving Europe's Small Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
Migrating cetaceans regularly cross national boundaries. Their protection can only effectively be achieved by means of international cooperation. The aim of the Agreement is to promote close cooperation between countries with a view to achieving and maintaining a favourable conservation status for small cetaceans throughout the Agreement Area.
Upcoming Events
- 20 May 2012: International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise
- 22-24 October 2012, Brighton, United Kingdom
7th Meeting of the Parties to ASCOBANS
Latest News
- 20 May 2012: The 10th International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise
more - ASCOBANS Advisory Committee Paves Way for Meeting of the Parties
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Harbour porpoise © P. Toft
Species
of the Month:
Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
